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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 546.06 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 546.06 and 234.52 is: 351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 546.06 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/546.06 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 546.06 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 128,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,061.99/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.47

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