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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.34 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.34 and 232.88 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.34 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.34 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.34 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 131,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,423.50/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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