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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 526.74 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 526.74 and 232.34 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 526.74 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/526.74 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 526.74 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 122,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,382.77/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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