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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.22 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.22 and 233.38 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.22 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.22 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.22 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 127,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,243.44/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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