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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 526.31 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 526.31 and 234.29 is: 323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 526.31 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/526.31 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 526.31 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 123,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,305.37/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.15

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