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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 565.48 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 565.48 and 232.82 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 565.48 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/565.48 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 565.48 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 131,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,655.05/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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