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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.70 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.70 and 230.88 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.70 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.70 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.70 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 127,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,376.50/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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