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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 547.16 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 547.16 and 236.25 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 547.16 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/547.16 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 547.16 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 129,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,265.37/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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