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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 552.97 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 552.97 and 231.50 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 552.97 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/552.97 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 552.97 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 128,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,011.40/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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