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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 524.75 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 524.75 and 232.85 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 524.75 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/524.75 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 524.75 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 122,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,189.93/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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