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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 563.16 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 563.16 and 231.32 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 563.16 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/563.16 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 563.16 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 130,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,270.17/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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