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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.86 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.86 and 244.23 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.86 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.86 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.86 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 139,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,665.37/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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