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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 525.40 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 525.40 and 231.41 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 525.40 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/525.40 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 525.40 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 121,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,582.81/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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