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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 527.46 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 527.46 and 232.86 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 527.46 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/527.46 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 527.46 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 122,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,824.34/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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