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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 526.97 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 526.97 and 234.50 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 526.97 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/526.97 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 526.97 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 123,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,572.42/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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