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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 526.16 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 526.16 and 233.94 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 526.16 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/526.16 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 526.16 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 123,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,088.70/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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