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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 527.70 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 527.70 and 235.15 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 527.70 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/527.70 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 527.70 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 124,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,088.66/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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