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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 542.28 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 542.28 and 231.64 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 542.28 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/542.28 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 542.28 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 125,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,613.74/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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