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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 528.05 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 528.05 and 233.30 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 528.05 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/528.05 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 528.05 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 123,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,194.22/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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