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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 545.28 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 545.28 and 233.64 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 545.28 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/545.28 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 545.28 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 127,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,399.22/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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