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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 526 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 526 and 234.10 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 526 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/526 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 526 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 123,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,136.60/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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