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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.61, 563.91 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.61, 563.91 and 229.48 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.61 : 563.91 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.61/563.91 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.61x = 563.91 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.61x = 129,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,406.07/375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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