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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 564.44 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 564.44 and 232.50 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 564.44 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/564.44 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 564.44 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 131,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,233.25/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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