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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 527.22 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 527.22 and 234.81 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 527.22 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/527.22 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 527.22 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 123,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,796.53/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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