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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 526.68 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 526.68 and 234.34 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 526.68 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/526.68 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 526.68 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 123,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,420.87/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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