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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.07, 567.49 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.07, 567.49 and 231.92 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.07 : 567.49 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.07/567.49 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.07x = 567.49 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.07x = 131,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,608.86/378.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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