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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.25, 551.00 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.25, 551.00 and 230.66 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.25 : 551.00 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.25/551.00 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.25x = 551.00 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.25x = 127,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,091.48/368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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