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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 524.54 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 524.54 and 232.72 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 524.54 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/524.54 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 524.54 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 122,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,070.95/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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