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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.37, 526.26 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.37, 526.26 and 233.98 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.37 : 526.26 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.37/526.26 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.37x = 526.26 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.37x = 123,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,134.31/381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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