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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 573.54 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 573.54 and 236.16 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 573.54 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/573.54 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 573.54 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 135,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,447.21/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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