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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 525.52 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 525.52 and 233.46 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 525.52 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/525.52 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 525.52 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 122,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,687.90/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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