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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 526.20 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 526.20 and 233.79 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 526.20 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/526.20 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 526.20 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 123,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,017.45/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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