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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.12 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.12 and 231.36 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.12 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.12 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.12 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 122,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,185.84/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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