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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 553.16 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 553.16 and 231.88 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 553.16 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/553.16 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 553.16 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 128,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,266.74/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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