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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.76 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.76 and 232.90 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.76 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.76 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.76 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 122,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,215.73/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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