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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.39, 526.17 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.39, 526.17 and 233.97 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.39 : 526.17 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.39/526.17 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.39x = 526.17 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.39x = 123,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,107.99/381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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