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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.49 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.49 and 235.54 is: 353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.49 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.49 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.49 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 128,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,249.17/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.32

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