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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 525.94 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 525.94 and 233.75 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 525.94 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/525.94 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 525.94 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 122,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,938.48/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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