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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 526.30 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 526.30 and 234.06 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 526.30 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/526.30 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 526.30 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 123,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,185.78/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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