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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.38 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.38 and 231.71 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.38 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.38 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.38 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 130,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,771.33/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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