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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.61, 548.64 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.61, 548.64 and 235.51 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.61 : 548.64 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.61/548.64 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.61x = 548.64 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.61x = 129,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,208.83/365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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