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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 525.12 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 525.12 and 233.27 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 525.12 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/525.12 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 525.12 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 122,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,492.12/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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