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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 574.56 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 574.56 and 236.88 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 574.56 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/574.56 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 574.56 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 136,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,101.77/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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