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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 526.13 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 526.13 and 234.15 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 526.13 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/526.13 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 526.13 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 123,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,193.34/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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