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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 546.78 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 546.78 and 234.78 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 546.78 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/546.78 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 546.78 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 128,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,373.01/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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