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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 544.15 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 544.15 and 232.71 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 544.15 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/544.15 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 544.15 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 126,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,629.34/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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