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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 524.67 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 524.67 and 232.86 is: 321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 524.67 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/524.67 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 524.67 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 122,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,174.66/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.22

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