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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 572.56 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 572.56 and 235.50 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 572.56 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/572.56 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 572.56 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 134,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,837.88/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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