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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 527.60 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 527.60 and 232.88 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 527.60 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/527.60 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 527.60 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 122,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,867.49/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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