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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 565.50 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 565.50 and 232.46 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 565.50 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/565.50 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 565.50 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 131,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,456.13/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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