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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 550.88 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 550.88 and 230.36 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 550.88 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/550.88 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 550.88 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 126,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,900.72/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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