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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 527.40 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 527.40 and 234.88 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 527.40 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/527.40 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 527.40 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 123,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,875.71/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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