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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 525.15 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 525.15 and 233.16 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 525.15 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/525.15 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 525.15 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 122,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,443.97/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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