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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 571.23 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 571.23 and 243.54 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 571.23 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/571.23 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 571.23 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 139,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,117.35/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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