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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 564.68 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 564.68 and 230.73 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 564.68 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/564.68 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 564.68 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 130,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,288.62/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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