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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 526.26 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 526.26 and 234.08 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 526.26 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/526.26 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 526.26 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 123,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,186.94/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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