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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 527.19 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 527.19 and 234.45 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 527.19 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/527.19 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 527.19 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 123,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,599.70/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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