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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 560.18 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 560.18 and 230.18 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 560.18 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/560.18 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 560.18 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 128,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,940.01/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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