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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 524.81 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 524.81 and 232.88 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 524.81 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/524.81 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 524.81 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 122,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,215.71/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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