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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 565.98 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 565.98 and 230.88 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 565.98 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/565.98 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 565.98 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 130,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,673.46/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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