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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 564.70 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 564.70 and 230.18 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 564.70 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/564.70 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 564.70 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 129,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,982.65/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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