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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.90 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.90 and 230.40 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.90 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.90 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.90 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 130,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,152.96/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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