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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 528.11 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 528.11 and 233.31 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 528.11 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/528.11 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 528.11 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 123,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,215.69/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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