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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 526.86 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 526.86 and 234.40 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 526.86 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/526.86 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 526.86 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 123,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,495.98/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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