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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 527.00 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 527.00 and 234.43 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 527.00 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/527.00 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 527.00 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 123,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,543.88/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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