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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.37, 545.42 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.37, 545.42 and 233.93 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.37 : 545.42 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.37/545.42 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.37x = 545.42 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.37x = 127,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,586.20/364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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