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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 525.81 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 525.81 and 233.65 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 525.81 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/525.81 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 525.81 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 122,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,855.51/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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