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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 543.35 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 543.35 and 232.13 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 543.35 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/543.35 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 543.35 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 126,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,125.12/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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