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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 524.39 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 524.39 and 232.62 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 524.39 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/524.39 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 524.39 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 121,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,982.44/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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