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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 564.64 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 564.64 and 232.32 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 564.64 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/564.64 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 564.64 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 131,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,177.16/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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