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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 526.86 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 526.86 and 234.56 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 526.86 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/526.86 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 526.86 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 123,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,580.28/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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