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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 527.13 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 527.13 and 234.75 is: 323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 527.13 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/527.13 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 527.13 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 123,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,743.77/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.89

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