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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 563.36 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 563.36 and 231.39 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 563.36 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/563.36 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 563.36 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 130,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,354.71/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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