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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 543.96 and 232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 543.96 and 232.91 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 543.96 = 232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/543.96 = 232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 543.96 × 232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 126,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,691.00/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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