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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.02, 546.96 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.02, 546.96 and 236.50 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.02 : 546.96 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.02/546.96 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.02x = 546.96 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.02x = 129,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,356.04/365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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