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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 526.54 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 526.54 and 234.24 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 526.54 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/526.54 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 526.54 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 123,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,336.73/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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