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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 526.98 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 526.98 and 234.43 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 526.98 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/526.98 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 526.98 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 123,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,539.92/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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