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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 527 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 527 and 234.56 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 527 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/527 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 527 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 123,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,613.12/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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