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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 564.28 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 564.28 and 229.82 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 564.28 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/564.28 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 564.28 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 129,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,679.43/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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