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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 570 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 570 and 243.16 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 570 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/570 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 570 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 138,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,601.20/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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