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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.23, 551.34 and 307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.23, 551.34 and 307.11 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.23 : 551.34 = 307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.23/551.34 = 307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.23x = 551.34 × 307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.23x = 169,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,322.03/367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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