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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 544.80 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 544.80 and 233.17 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 544.80 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/544.80 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 544.80 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 127,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,031.02/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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