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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 546.84 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 546.84 and 234.60 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 546.84 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/546.84 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 546.84 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 128,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,288.66/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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