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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.07, 528.38 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.07, 528.38 and 235.79 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.07 : 528.38 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.07/528.38 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.07x = 528.38 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.07x = 124,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,582.90/383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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