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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 563.94 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 563.94 and 231.96 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 563.94 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/563.94 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 563.94 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 130,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,811.52/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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