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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 525.77 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 525.77 and 231.57 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 525.77 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/525.77 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 525.77 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 121,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,751.40/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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