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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 525.68 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 525.68 and 233.50 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 525.68 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/525.68 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 525.68 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 122,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,745.11/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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