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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 525.18 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 525.18 and 233.12 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 525.18 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/525.18 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 525.18 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 122,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,429.96/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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