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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 547.84 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 547.84 and 235.31 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 547.84 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/547.84 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 547.84 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 128,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,912.23/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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