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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 551.75 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 551.75 and 230.67 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 551.75 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/551.75 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 551.75 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 127,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,271.02/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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