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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 525.22 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 525.22 and 233.27 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 525.22 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/525.22 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 525.22 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 122,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,518.07/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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