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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 525.95 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 525.95 and 233.82 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 525.95 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/525.95 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 525.95 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 122,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,976.46/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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