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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 525.80 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 525.80 and 233.46 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 525.80 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/525.80 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 525.80 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 122,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,753.27/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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