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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.89, 554.13 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.89, 554.13 and 230.65 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.89 : 554.13 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.89/554.13 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.89x = 554.13 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.89x = 127,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,810.08/369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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