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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 526.74 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 526.74 and 232.53 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 526.74 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/526.74 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 526.74 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 122,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,482.85/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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