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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 527.65 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 527.65 and 234.92 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 527.65 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/527.65 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 527.65 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 123,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,956.27/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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