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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 526.37 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 526.37 and 234.14 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 526.37 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/526.37 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 526.37 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 123,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,240.47/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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