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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.31, 527.56 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.31, 527.56 and 234.89 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.31 : 527.56 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.31/527.56 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.31x = 527.56 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.31x = 123,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,915.93/382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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