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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 526.09 and 231.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 526.09 and 231.91 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 526.09 = 231.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/526.09 = 231.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 526.09 × 231.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 122,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,005.53/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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