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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 570.54 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 570.54 and 236.06 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 570.54 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/570.54 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 570.54 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 134,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,681.67/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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