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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 572.34 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 572.34 and 237.64 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 572.34 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/572.34 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 572.34 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 136,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,010.88/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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