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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 544.24 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 544.24 and 233.42 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 544.24 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/544.24 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 544.24 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 127,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,035.33/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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