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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.18, 527.34 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.18, 527.34 and 234.76 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.18 : 527.34 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.18/527.34 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.18x = 527.34 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.18x = 123,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,798.34/382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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