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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 550.05 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 550.05 and 230.02 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 550.05 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/550.05 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 550.05 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 126,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,522.50/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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