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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 566.16 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 566.16 and 231.87 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 566.16 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/566.16 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 566.16 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 131,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,275.52/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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