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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564.30 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564.30 and 231.82 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564.30 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564.30 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564.30 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 130,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,816.03/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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