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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 526.82 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 526.82 and 234.44 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 526.82 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/526.82 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 526.82 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 123,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,503.87/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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