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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 525.08 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 525.08 and 233.14 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 525.08 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/525.08 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 525.08 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 122,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,417.15/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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