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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 572.04 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 572.04 and 237.16 is: 355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 572.04 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/572.04 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 572.04 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 135,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,665.01/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.48

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