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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.38 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.38 and 230.85 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.38 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.38 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.38 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 130,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,517.97/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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