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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 525.23 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 525.23 and 233.18 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 525.23 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/525.23 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 525.23 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 122,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,473.50/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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