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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573.21 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573.21 and 237.30 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573.21 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573.21 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573.21 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 136,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,022.73/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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