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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.46 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.46 and 235.85 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.46 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.46 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.46 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 134,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,774.80/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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