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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 571.96 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 571.96 and 235.88 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 571.96 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/571.96 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 571.96 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 134,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,913.92/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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