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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 527.45 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 527.45 and 232.86 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 527.45 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/527.45 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 527.45 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 122,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,822.82/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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