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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 526.04 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 526.04 and 231.76 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 526.04 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/526.04 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 526.04 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 121,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,916.70/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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