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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 551.94 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 551.94 and 231.12 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 551.94 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/551.94 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 551.94 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 127,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,564.37/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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