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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 569.61 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 569.61 and 235.22 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 569.61 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/569.61 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 569.61 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 133,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,980.82/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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