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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 526.55 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 526.55 and 232.14 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 526.55 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/526.55 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 526.55 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 122,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,232.85/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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