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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 551.27 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 551.27 and 230.29 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 551.27 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/551.27 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 551.27 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 126,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,951.97/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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