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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 526.26 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 526.26 and 233.91 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 526.26 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/526.26 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 526.26 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 123,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,097.48/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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