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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 546.48 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 546.48 and 234.40 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 546.48 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/546.48 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 546.48 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 128,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,094.91/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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