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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 550.43 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 550.43 and 230.28 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 550.43 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/550.43 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 550.43 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 126,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,750.67/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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