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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 572.55 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 572.55 and 235.09 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 572.55 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/572.55 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 572.55 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 134,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,600.78/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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