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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 528.32 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 528.32 and 233.45 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 528.32 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/528.32 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 528.32 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 123,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,335.68/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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