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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 547.98 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 547.98 and 235.67 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 547.98 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/547.98 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 547.98 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 129,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,139.71/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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