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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 525.77 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 525.77 and 231.72 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 525.77 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/525.77 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 525.77 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 121,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,831.42/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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