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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 542.55 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 542.55 and 232.10 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 542.55 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/542.55 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 542.55 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 125,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,925.86/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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