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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 526.55 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 526.55 and 234.23 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 526.55 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/526.55 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 526.55 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 123,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,335.71/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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