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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.25, 552.50 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.25, 552.50 and 231.66 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.25 : 552.50 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.25/552.50 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.25x = 552.50 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.25x = 127,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,992.15/369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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