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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 545.40 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 545.40 and 235.92 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 545.40 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/545.40 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 545.40 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 128,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,670.77/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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