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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 525.29 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 525.29 and 233.42 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 525.29 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/525.29 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 525.29 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 122,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,609.40/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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