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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 527.46 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 527.46 and 234.80 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 527.46 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/527.46 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 527.46 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 123,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,847.61/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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