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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 543.68 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 543.68 and 232.48 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 543.68 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/543.68 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 543.68 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 126,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,394.73/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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