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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 525.16 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 525.16 and 233.16 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 525.16 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/525.16 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 525.16 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 122,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,446.31/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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