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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 562.68 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 562.68 and 230.76 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 562.68 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/562.68 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 562.68 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 129,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,844.04/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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