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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 551.97 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 551.97 and 230.76 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 551.97 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/551.97 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 551.97 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 127,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,372.60/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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