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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.11 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.11 and 234.20 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.11 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.11 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.11 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 127,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,895.06/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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