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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 526.53 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 526.53 and 234.16 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 526.53 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/526.53 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 526.53 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 123,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,292.26/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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