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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 544.18 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 544.18 and 232.65 is: 349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 544.18 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/544.18 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 544.18 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 126,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,603.48/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.07

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