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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 525.52 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 525.52 and 233.30 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 525.52 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/525.52 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 525.52 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 122,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,603.82/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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