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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 524.32 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 524.32 and 232.61 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 524.32 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/524.32 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 524.32 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 121,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962.08/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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