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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 527.44 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 527.44 and 234.70 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 527.44 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/527.44 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 527.44 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 123,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,790.17/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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