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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 526.62 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 526.62 and 232.32 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 526.62 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/526.62 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 526.62 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 122,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,344.36/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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