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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 542.28 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 542.28 and 232.32 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 542.28 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/542.28 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 542.28 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 125,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,982.49/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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