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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.17, 553.38 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.17, 553.38 and 232.31 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.17 : 553.38 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.17/553.38 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.17x = 553.38 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.17x = 128,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,555.71/369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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