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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 525.04 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 525.04 and 231.22 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 525.04 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/525.04 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 525.04 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 121,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,399.75/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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