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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 524.75 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 524.75 and 230.91 is: 318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 524.75 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/524.75 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 524.75 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 121,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,172.13/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.69

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