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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 572.03 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 572.03 and 234.12 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 572.03 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/572.03 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 572.03 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 133,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,923.66/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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