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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.39, 526.28 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.39, 526.28 and 234.03 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.39 : 526.28 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.39/526.28 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.39x = 526.28 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.39x = 123,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,165.31/381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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