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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 525.34 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 525.34 and 233.30 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 525.34 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/525.34 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 525.34 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 122,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,561.82/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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