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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.50 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.50 and 232.50 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.50 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.50 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.50 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 131,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,478.75/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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