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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 524.80 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 524.80 and 233.10 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 524.80 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/524.80 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 524.80 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 122,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,330.88/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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