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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.02, 566.64 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.02, 566.64 and 233.84 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.02 : 566.64 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.02/566.64 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.02x = 566.64 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.02x = 132,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,503.10/378.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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