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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 527.57 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 527.57 and 234.88 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 527.57 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/527.57 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 527.57 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 123,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,915.64/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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