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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 524.75 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 524.75 and 233.15 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 524.75 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/524.75 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 524.75 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 122,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,347.36/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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