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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 550.66 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 550.66 and 229.70 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 550.66 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/550.66 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 550.66 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 126,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,486.60/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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