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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 565.22 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 565.22 and 231.38 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 565.22 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/565.22 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 565.22 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 130,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,776.62/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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