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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.23, 549.66 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.23, 549.66 and 230.40 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.23 : 549.66 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.23/549.66 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.23x = 549.66 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.23x = 126,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,641.66/367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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