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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 526.46 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 526.46 and 234.32 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 526.46 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/526.46 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 526.46 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 123,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,356.30/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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