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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 527.27 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 527.27 and 234.79 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 527.27 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/527.27 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 527.27 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 123,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,797.72/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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