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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.19 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.19 and 230.77 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.19 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.19 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.19 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 127,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,200.90/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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