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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 545.09 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 545.09 and 233.26 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 545.09 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/545.09 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 545.09 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 127,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,146.53/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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