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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.55 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.55 and 230.06 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.55 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.55 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.55 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 126,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,655.63/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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