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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 544.83 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 544.83 and 235.18 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 544.83 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/544.83 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 544.83 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 128,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,133.12/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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