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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 571.20 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 571.20 and 235.60 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 571.20 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/571.20 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 571.20 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 134,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,574.72/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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