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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 551.88 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 551.88 and 231.31 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 551.88 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/551.88 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 551.88 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 127,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,655.36/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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