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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 526.08 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 526.08 and 231.85 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 526.08 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/526.08 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 526.08 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 121,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,971.65/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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