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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.00, 524.27 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.00, 524.27 and 232.48 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.00 : 524.27 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.00/524.27 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.00x = 524.27 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.00x = 121,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,879.67/380.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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