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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.31, 545.87 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.31, 545.87 and 233.37 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.31 : 545.87 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.31/545.87 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.31x = 545.87 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.31x = 127,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,390.27/363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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