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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.88 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.88 and 235.81 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.88 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.88 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.88 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 129,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,431.19/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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