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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 525.65 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 525.65 and 233.48 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 525.65 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/525.65 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 525.65 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 122,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,724.97/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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