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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 524.88 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 524.88 and 233.19 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 524.88 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/524.88 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 524.88 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 122,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,396.77/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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