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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 527.31 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 527.31 and 234.74 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 527.31 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/527.31 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 527.31 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 123,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,782.07/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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