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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 525.66 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 525.66 and 233.52 is: 322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 525.66 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/525.66 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 525.66 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 122,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,752.12/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.23

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