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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 528.39 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 528.39 and 233.55 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 528.39 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/528.39 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 528.39 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 123,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,406.81/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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