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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 526.08 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 526.08 and 232.03 is: 320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 526.08 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/526.08 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 526.08 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 122,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,066.32/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.08

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