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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 552.67 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 552.67 and 231.44 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 552.67 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/552.67 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 552.67 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 127,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,908.79/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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