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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 526.35 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 526.35 and 233.89 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 526.35 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/526.35 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 526.35 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 123,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,108.00/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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