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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 526.11 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 526.11 and 233.85 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 526.11 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/526.11 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 526.11 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 123,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,030.82/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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