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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 563.76 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 563.76 and 232.48 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 563.76 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/563.76 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 563.76 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 131,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,062.92/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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