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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 527.42 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 527.42 and 234.82 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 527.42 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/527.42 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 527.42 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 123,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,848.76/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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