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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 569.85 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 569.85 and 233.65 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 569.85 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/569.85 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 569.85 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 133,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,145.29/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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