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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 545.55 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 545.55 and 234.10 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 545.55 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/545.55 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 545.55 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 127,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,713.26/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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