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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 543.53 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 543.53 and 232.41 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 543.53 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/543.53 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 543.53 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 126,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,320.65/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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