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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 572.60 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 572.60 and 237.22 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 572.60 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/572.60 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 572.60 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 135,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,829.31/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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