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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 550.86 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 550.86 and 230.35 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 550.86 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/550.86 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 550.86 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 126,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,892.84/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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