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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 524.56 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 524.56 and 232.75 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 524.56 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/524.56 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 524.56 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 122,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089.45/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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