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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 525.38 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 525.38 and 233.34 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 525.38 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/525.38 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 525.38 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 122,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,592.17/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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