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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 525.56 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 525.56 and 233.42 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 525.56 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/525.56 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 525.56 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 122,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,676.22/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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