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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 542.39 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 542.39 and 233.79 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 542.39 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/542.39 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 542.39 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 126,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,804.19/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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