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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 562.96 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 562.96 and 231.27 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 562.96 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/562.96 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 562.96 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 130,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,195.76/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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