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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.18, 567.06 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.18, 567.06 and 234 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.18 : 567.06 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.18/567.06 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.18x = 567.06 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.18x = 132,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,692.04/378.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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