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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 550.92 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 550.92 and 230.86 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 550.92 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/550.92 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 550.92 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 127,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,185.39/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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