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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 526.65 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 526.65 and 234.52 is: 323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 526.65 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/526.65 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 526.65 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 123,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,509.96/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.63

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