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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.10, 553.65 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.10, 553.65 and 232.30 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.10 : 553.65 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.10/553.65 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.10x = 553.65 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.10x = 128,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,612.90/369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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