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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.86, 548.28 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.86, 548.28 and 235.64 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.86 : 548.28 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.86/548.28 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.86x = 548.28 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.86x = 129,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,196.70/365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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