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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 563.49 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 563.49 and 231.12 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 563.49 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/563.49 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 563.49 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 130,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,233.81/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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