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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 551.10 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 551.10 and 229.74 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 551.10 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/551.10 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 551.10 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 126,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,609.71/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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