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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.09, 528.39 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.09, 528.39 and 235.78 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.09 : 528.39 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.09/528.39 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.09x = 528.39 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.09x = 124,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,582.47/383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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