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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.30, 546.84 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.30, 546.84 and 235.43 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.30 : 546.84 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.30/546.84 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.30x = 546.84 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.30x = 128,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,739.81/365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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