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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.10 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.10 and 230.12 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.10 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.10 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.10 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 126,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,589.01/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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