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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.49 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.49 and 231.67 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.49 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.49 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.49 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 131,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,005.46/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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