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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 524.19 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 524.19 and 232.60 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 524.19 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/524.19 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 524.19 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 121,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,926.59/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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