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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 546.48 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 546.48 and 236.56 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 546.48 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/546.48 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 546.48 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 129,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,275.31/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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