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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.33, 522.15 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.33, 522.15 and 231 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.33 : 522.15 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.33/522.15 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.33x = 522.15 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.33x = 120,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,616.65/378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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