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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 527.48 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 527.48 and 234.89 is: 324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 527.48 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/527.48 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 527.48 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 123,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,899.78/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.17

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