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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 561.84 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 561.84 and 230.52 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 561.84 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/561.84 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 561.84 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 129,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,515.36/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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