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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 547.11 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 547.11 and 232.95 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 547.11 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/547.11 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 547.11 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 127,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,449.27/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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