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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 550.84 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 550.84 and 230.02 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 550.84 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/550.84 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 550.84 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 126,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,704.33/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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