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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 565.31 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 565.31 and 230.16 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 565.31 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/565.31 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 565.31 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 130,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,111.75/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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