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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 526.20 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 526.20 and 233.90 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 526.20 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/526.20 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 526.20 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 123,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,078.18/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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