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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 526.56 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 526.56 and 234.20 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 526.56 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/526.56 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 526.56 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 123,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,320.35/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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