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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 552.39 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 552.39 and 231.51 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 552.39 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/552.39 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 552.39 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 127,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,883.81/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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