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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 526 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 526 and 234.07 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 526 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/526 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 526 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 123,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,120.82/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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