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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 545.26 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 545.26 and 233.43 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 545.26 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/545.26 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 545.26 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 127,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,280.04/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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