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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 543.51 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 543.51 and 234.54 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 543.51 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/543.51 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 543.51 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 127,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,474.84/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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