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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 564.08 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 564.08 and 231.76 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 564.08 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/564.08 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 564.08 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 130,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,731.18/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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