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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.13, 570.38 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.13, 570.38 and 234.82 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.13 : 570.38 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.13/570.38 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.13x = 570.38 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.13x = 133,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,936.17/381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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