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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 548.40 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 548.40 and 235.54 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 548.40 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/548.40 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 548.40 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 129,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,170.14/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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