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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 546.66 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 546.66 and 234.30 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 546.66 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/546.66 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 546.66 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 128,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,082.44/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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