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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 527.78 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 527.78 and 235.11 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 527.78 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/527.78 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 527.78 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 124,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,085.18/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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