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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 546.03 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 546.03 and 234.28 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 546.03 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/546.03 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 546.03 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 127,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,923.91/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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