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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 553.16 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 553.16 and 231.80 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 553.16 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/553.16 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 553.16 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 128,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,220.30/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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