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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 525.31 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 525.31 and 233.36 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 525.31 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/525.31 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 525.31 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 122,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,586.34/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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