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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 562.38 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.86, 562.38 and 230.68 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.86 : 562.38 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.86/562.38 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.86x = 562.38 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.86x = 129,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,729.82/374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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