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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 545.92 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 545.92 and 234.27 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 545.92 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/545.92 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 545.92 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 127,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,892.09/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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