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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 525.99 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 525.99 and 233.73 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 525.99 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/525.99 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 525.99 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 122,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,939.64/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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