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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.31, 573.21 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.31, 573.21 and 236.61 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.31 : 573.21 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.31/573.21 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.31x = 573.21 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.31x = 135,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,627.22/383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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