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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 576.08 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 576.08 and 236.82 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 576.08 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/576.08 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 576.08 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 136,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,427.27/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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