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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 545.28 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 545.28 and 234.32 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 545.28 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/545.28 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 545.28 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 127,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,770.01/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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