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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 524.34 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 524.34 and 232.65 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 524.34 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/524.34 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 524.34 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 121,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,987.70/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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