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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 527.38 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 527.38 and 235.07 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 527.38 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/527.38 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 527.38 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 123,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,971.51/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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