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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 527.02 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 527.02 and 234.60 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 527.02 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/527.02 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 527.02 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 123,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,638.89/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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