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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 547.01 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 547.01 and 234.35 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 547.01 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/547.01 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 547.01 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 128,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,190.62/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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