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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.88 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.88 and 243.36 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.88 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.88 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.88 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 128,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,708.24/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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