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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 564.47 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 564.47 and 230.88 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 564.47 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/564.47 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 564.47 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 130,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,321.90/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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