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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 550.06 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 550.06 and 230.18 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 550.06 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/550.06 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 550.06 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 126,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,609.49/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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