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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.92 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.92 and 236.92 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.92 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.92 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.92 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 135,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,499.29/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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