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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 524.88 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 524.88 and 231.01 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 524.88 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/524.88 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 524.88 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 121,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,252.53/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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