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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 570.53 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 570.53 and 233.12 is: 348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 570.53 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/570.53 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 570.53 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 133,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,000.75/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.79

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