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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.73, 526.62 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.73, 526.62 and 234.36 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.73 : 526.62 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.73/526.62 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.73x = 526.62 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.73x = 123,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,418.66/381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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