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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 547.43 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 547.43 and 234.90 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 547.43 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/547.43 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 547.43 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 128,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,591.31/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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