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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 569.31 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 569.31 and 235.38 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 569.31 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/569.31 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 569.31 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 134,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,004.19/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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