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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 526.10 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 526.10 and 233.73 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 526.10 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/526.10 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 526.10 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 122,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,964.18/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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