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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 527.59 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 527.59 and 232.88 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 527.59 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/527.59 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 527.59 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 122,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,865.16/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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