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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.08, 567.26 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.08, 567.26 and 233.90 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.08 : 567.26 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.08/567.26 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.08x = 567.26 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.08x = 132,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,682.11/378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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