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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 525.48 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 525.48 and 233.64 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 525.48 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/525.48 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 525.48 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 122,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,773.15/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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