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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 552.58 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 552.58 and 231.10 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 552.58 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/552.58 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 552.58 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 127,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,701.24/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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