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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 525.27 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 525.27 and 233.34 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 525.27 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/525.27 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 525.27 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 122,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,566.50/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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