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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 525.99 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 525.99 and 233.60 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 525.99 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/525.99 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 525.99 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 122,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,868.63/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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