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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 564.24 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 564.24 and 232.16 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 564.24 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/564.24 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 564.24 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 130,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,993.96/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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