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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 526.38 and 232.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 526.38 and 232.15 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 526.38 = 232.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/526.38 = 232.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 526.38 × 232.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 122,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,198.67/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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