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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 526.23 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 526.23 and 233.96 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 526.23 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/526.23 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 526.23 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 123,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,116.77/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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