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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 526.41 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 526.41 and 234.26 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 526.41 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/526.41 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 526.41 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 123,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,314.17/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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