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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 565.02 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 565.02 and 231.44 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 565.02 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/565.02 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 565.02 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 130,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,768.23/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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