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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.33, 548.18 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.33, 548.18 and 235.40 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.33 : 548.18 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.33/548.18 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.33x = 548.18 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.33x = 129,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,041.57/365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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