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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.49, 526.47 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.49, 526.47 and 234.13 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.49 : 526.47 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.49/526.47 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.49x = 526.47 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.49x = 123,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,262.42/381.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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