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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 562.49 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 562.49 and 231.63 is: 347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 562.49 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/562.49 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 562.49 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 130,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,288.40/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.41

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