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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 544.16 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 544.16 and 232.74 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 544.16 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/544.16 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 544.16 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 126,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,647.80/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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