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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 545.56 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 545.56 and 235.76 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 545.56 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/545.56 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 545.56 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 128,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,621.23/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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