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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.71, 525.62 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.71, 525.62 and 233.50 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.71 : 525.62 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.71/525.62 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.71x = 525.62 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.71x = 122,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,729.64/380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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