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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.31, 562.72 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.31, 562.72 and 236.14 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.31 : 562.72 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.31/562.72 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.31x = 562.72 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.31x = 132,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,880.70/375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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