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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.29, 524.97 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.29, 524.97 and 232.98 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.29 : 524.97 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.29/524.97 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.29x = 524.97 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.29x = 122,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,307.51/380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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