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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 551.96 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 551.96 and 230.78 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 551.96 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/551.96 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 551.96 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 127,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,381.33/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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