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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 525.18 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 525.18 and 233.22 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 525.18 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/525.18 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 525.18 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 122,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,482.48/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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