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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.26 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.26 and 230.04 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.26 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.26 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.26 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 126,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,581.81/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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