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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 543.33 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 543.33 and 232.38 is: 348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 543.33 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/543.33 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 543.33 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 126,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,259.03/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.02

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