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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 543.33 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 543.33 and 234.18 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 543.33 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/543.33 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 543.33 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 127,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,237.02/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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