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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 525.36 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 525.36 and 233.31 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 525.36 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/525.36 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 525.36 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 122,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,571.74/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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