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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 551.10 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 551.10 and 230.25 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 551.10 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/551.10 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 551.10 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 126,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,890.78/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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