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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 524.82 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 524.82 and 232.90 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 524.82 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/524.82 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 524.82 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 122,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,230.58/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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