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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 526.50 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 526.50 and 234.18 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 526.50 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/526.50 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 526.50 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 123,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,295.77/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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