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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 527.49 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 527.49 and 234.87 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 527.49 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/527.49 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 527.49 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 123,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,891.58/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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