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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 552.13 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 552.13 and 231.40 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 552.13 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/552.13 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 552.13 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 127,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,762.99/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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