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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 571.41 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 571.41 and 234.95 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 571.41 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/571.41 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 571.41 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 134,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,249.92/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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