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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 526.29 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 526.29 and 233.91 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 526.29 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/526.29 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 526.29 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 123,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,104.49/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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