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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.73 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.73 and 233.55 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.73 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.73 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.73 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 127,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,220.52/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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