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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 545.74 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 545.74 and 234.09 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 545.74 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/545.74 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 545.74 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 127,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,751.69/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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