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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 525.99 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 525.99 and 234.09 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 525.99 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/525.99 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 525.99 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 123,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,129.00/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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