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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 544.17 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 544.17 and 232.65 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 544.17 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/544.17 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 544.17 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 126,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,601.15/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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