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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 542.98 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 542.98 and 233.88 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 542.98 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/542.98 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 542.98 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 126,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,992.16/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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