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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 525.54 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 525.54 and 233.37 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 525.54 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/525.54 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 525.54 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 122,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,645.27/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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