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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 550.44 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 550.44 and 230.76 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 550.44 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/550.44 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 550.44 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 127,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,019.53/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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