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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.24 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.24 and 234.67 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.24 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.24 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.24 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 123,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,727.41/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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