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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 524.71 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 524.71 and 232.80 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 524.71 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/524.71 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 524.71 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 122,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,152.49/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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