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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 563.18 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 563.18 and 231.67 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 563.18 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/563.18 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 563.18 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 130,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,471.91/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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