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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548.40 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548.40 and 235.92 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548.40 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548.40 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548.40 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 129,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,378.53/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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