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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 545.93 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 545.93 and 233.90 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 545.93 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/545.93 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 545.93 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 127,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,693.03/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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