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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 526.02 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 526.02 and 233.79 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 526.02 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/526.02 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 526.02 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 122,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,978.22/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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