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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 526.79 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 526.79 and 234.44 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 526.79 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/526.79 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 526.79 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 123,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,498.60/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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