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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 525.83 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 525.83 and 233.73 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 525.83 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/525.83 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 525.83 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 122,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,902.25/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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