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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 527.13 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 527.13 and 234.77 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 527.13 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/527.13 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 527.13 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 123,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,751.67/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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