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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.21 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.21 and 231.47 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.21 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.21 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.21 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 128,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,052.90/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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