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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.23 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.23 and 232.55 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.23 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.23 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.23 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 126,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,328.14/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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