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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 571.14 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 571.14 and 236.84 is: 355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 571.14 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/571.14 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 571.14 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 135,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,268.80/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.02

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