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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 547.17 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 547.17 and 234.61 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 547.17 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/547.17 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 547.17 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 128,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,371.55/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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