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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 526.02 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 526.02 and 233.80 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 526.02 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/526.02 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 526.02 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 122,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,983.48/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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