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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.06, 528.68 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.06, 528.68 and 235.72 is: 325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.06 : 528.68 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.06/528.68 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.06x = 528.68 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.06x = 124,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,620.45/383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.33

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