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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 524.36 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 524.36 and 232.55 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 524.36 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/524.36 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 524.36 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 121,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937.88/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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