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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 550.37 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 550.37 and 230.69 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 550.37 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/550.37 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 550.37 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 126,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,964.86/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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