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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 546.32 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 546.32 and 234.08 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 546.32 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/546.32 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 546.32 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 127,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,880.44/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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