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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 571.65 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 571.65 and 234.93 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 571.65 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/571.65 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 571.65 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 134,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,297.73/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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