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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 525.32 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 525.32 and 233.29 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 525.32 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/525.32 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 525.32 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 122,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,551.90/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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