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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 565.43 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 565.43 and 230.77 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 565.43 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/565.43 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 565.43 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 130,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,486.72/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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