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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 526.97 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 526.97 and 234.54 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 526.97 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/526.97 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 526.97 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 123,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,594.37/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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