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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.60 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.60 and 230.82 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.60 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.60 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.60 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 121,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,088.17/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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