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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 552.58 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 552.58 and 231.40 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 552.58 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/552.58 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 552.58 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 127,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,865.05/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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