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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.11 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.11 and 231.69 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.11 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.11 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.11 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 125,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,829.45/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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