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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 547.20 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 547.20 and 236.16 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 547.20 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/547.20 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 547.20 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 129,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,226.75/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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