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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 563.52 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 563.52 and 230.44 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 563.52 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/563.52 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 563.52 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 129,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,857.55/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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