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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 526.45 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 526.45 and 234.25 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 526.45 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/526.45 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 526.45 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 123,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,320.91/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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