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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 570.31 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 570.31 and 106.29 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 570.31 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/570.31 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 570.31 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 60,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,617.98/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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