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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 547.82 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 547.82 and 237.04 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 547.82 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/547.82 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 547.82 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 129,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,855.25/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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