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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.29, 542.58 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.29, 542.58 and 231.88 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.29 : 542.58 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.29/542.58 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.29x = 542.58 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.29x = 125,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,813.45/362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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