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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 525.45 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 525.45 and 233.56 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 525.45 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/525.45 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 525.45 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 122,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,720.31/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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