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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.34, 576.33 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.34, 576.33 and 140.70 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.34 : 576.33 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.34/576.33 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.34x = 576.33 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.34x = 81,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,089.63/384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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