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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 569.58 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 569.58 and 235.90 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 569.58 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/569.58 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 569.58 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 134,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,363.92/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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