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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.09 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.09 and 232.14 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.09 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.09 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.09 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 130,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,947.85/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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