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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 543.54 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 543.54 and 232.03 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 543.54 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/543.54 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 543.54 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 126,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,117.59/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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