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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 554.76 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 554.76 and 231.03 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 554.76 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/554.76 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 554.76 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 128,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,166.20/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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