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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 545.25 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 545.25 and 233.85 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 545.25 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/545.25 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 545.25 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 127,506.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,506.71/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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