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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 552.60 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 552.60 and 231.20 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 552.60 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/552.60 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 552.60 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 127,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,759.56/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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