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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 549.48 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 549.48 and 236.00 is: 354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 549.48 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/549.48 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 549.48 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 129,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,674.53/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.69

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