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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 526.38 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 526.38 and 234.12 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 526.38 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/526.38 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 526.38 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 123,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,236.09/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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