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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.20 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.20 and 236.52 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.20 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.20 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.20 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 135,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,100.22/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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