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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 524.56 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 524.56 and 232.80 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 524.56 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/524.56 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 524.56 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 122,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,117.57/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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