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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 542.67 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 542.67 and 232.11 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 542.67 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/542.67 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 542.67 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 125,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,959.13/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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