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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 548.33 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 548.33 and 235.60 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 548.33 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/548.33 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 548.33 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 129,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,186.55/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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