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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 546.24 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 546.24 and 236 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 546.24 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/546.24 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 546.24 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 128,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,912.64/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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