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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 561.06 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 561.06 and 230.94 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 561.06 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/561.06 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 561.06 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 129,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,571.20/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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