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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 525.17 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 525.17 and 233.17 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 525.17 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/525.17 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 525.17 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 122,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,453.89/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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