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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.53, 548.31 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.53, 548.31 and 235.60 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.53 : 548.31 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.53/548.31 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.53x = 548.31 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.53x = 129,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,181.84/365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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