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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 527.13 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 527.13 and 234.51 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 527.13 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/527.13 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 527.13 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 123,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,617.26/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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