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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.48 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.48 and 236.34 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.48 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.48 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.48 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 135,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,536.26/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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