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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 545.99 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 545.99 and 236.54 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 545.99 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/545.99 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 545.99 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 129,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,148.47/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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