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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 564.08 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 564.08 and 229.76 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 564.08 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/564.08 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 564.08 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 129,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,603.02/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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