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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 571.44 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 571.44 and 234.92 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 571.44 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/571.44 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 571.44 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 134,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,240.46/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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