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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 571.05 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 571.05 and 234.09 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 571.05 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/571.05 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 571.05 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 133,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,677.09/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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