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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 570.74 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 570.74 and 236 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 570.74 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/570.74 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 570.74 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 134,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,694.64/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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