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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 570.15 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 570.15 and 236.34 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 570.15 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/570.15 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 570.15 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 134,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,749.25/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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