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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 570.97 and 232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 570.97 and 232.57 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 570.97 = 232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/570.97 = 232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 570.97 × 232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 132,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,786.98/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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