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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.82, 527.13 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.82, 527.13 and 234.46 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.82 : 527.13 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.82/527.13 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.82x = 527.13 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.82x = 123,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,590.90/381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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