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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 545.18 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 545.18 and 233.32 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 545.18 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/545.18 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 545.18 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 127,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,201.40/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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