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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 546.98 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 546.98 and 235.05 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 546.98 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/546.98 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 546.98 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 128,566.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,566.47/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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