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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 550.77 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 550.77 and 230.42 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 550.77 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/550.77 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 550.77 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 126,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,908.42/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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