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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.81, 528.20 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.81, 528.20 and 233.40 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.81 : 528.20 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.81/528.20 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.81x = 528.20 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.81x = 123,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,281.91/382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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