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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 562.76 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 562.76 and 230.90 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 562.76 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/562.76 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 562.76 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 129,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,941.28/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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