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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 527.76 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 527.76 and 234.99 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 527.76 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/527.76 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 527.76 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 124,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,018.32/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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