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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 550.15 and 229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 550.15 and 229.90 is: 344.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 550.15 = 229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/550.15 = 229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 550.15 × 229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 126,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,475.58/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.58

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