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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.22, 567.33 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.22, 567.33 and 233.50 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.22 : 567.33 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.22/567.33 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.22x = 567.33 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.22x = 132,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,471.56/378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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