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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 545.36 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 545.36 and 233.24 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 545.36 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/545.36 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 545.36 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 127,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,199.77/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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