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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 544.86 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 544.86 and 233.22 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 544.86 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/544.86 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 544.86 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 127,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,072.25/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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