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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 527.58 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 527.58 and 234.90 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 527.58 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/527.58 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 527.58 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 123,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,928.54/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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