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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 565.20 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 565.20 and 231.72 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 565.20 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/565.20 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 565.20 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 130,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,968.14/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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