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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.11, 524.46 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.11, 524.46 and 232.69 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.11 : 524.46 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.11/524.46 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.11x = 524.46 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.11x = 122,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,036.60/380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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