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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 527.94 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 527.94 and 235.20 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 527.94 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/527.94 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 527.94 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 124,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,171.49/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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