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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 566.81 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 566.81 and 234.48 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 566.81 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/566.81 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 566.81 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 132,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,905.61/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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