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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 542.04 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 542.04 and 231.68 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 542.04 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/542.04 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 542.04 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 125,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,577.12/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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