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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 525.06 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 525.06 and 233.12 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 525.06 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/525.06 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 525.06 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 122,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,401.99/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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