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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 545.64 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 545.64 and 234.03 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 545.64 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/545.64 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 545.64 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 127,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,696.13/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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