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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 527.30 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 527.30 and 234.72 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 527.30 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/527.30 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 527.30 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 123,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,767.86/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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