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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 550.61 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 550.61 and 230.09 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 550.61 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/550.61 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 550.61 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 126,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,685.95/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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