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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 524.95 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 524.95 and 233.12 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 524.95 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/524.95 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 524.95 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 122,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,376.34/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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