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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 556.76 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 556.76 and 230.88 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 556.76 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/556.76 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 556.76 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 128,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,544.75/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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