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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 563.64 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 563.64 and 231.48 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 563.64 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/563.64 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 563.64 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 130,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,471.39/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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