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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 549.87 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 549.87 and 229.92 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 549.87 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/549.87 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 549.87 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 126,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,426.11/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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