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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 525.12 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 525.12 and 233.28 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 525.12 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/525.12 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 525.12 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 122,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,499.99/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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