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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 563.56 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 563.56 and 231.28 is: 346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 563.56 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/563.56 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 563.56 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 130,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,340.16/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.65

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