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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 564.66 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 564.66 and 230.45 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 564.66 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/564.66 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 564.66 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 130,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,123.07/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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