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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 548.60 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 548.60 and 235.63 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 548.60 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/548.60 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 548.60 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 129,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,264.07/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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