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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.12, 570.05 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.12, 570.05 and 235.67 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.12 : 570.05 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.12/570.05 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.12x = 570.05 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.12x = 134,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,342.51/380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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