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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 525.57 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 525.57 and 233.60 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 525.57 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/525.57 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 525.57 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 122,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,773.15/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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