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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 528.51 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 528.51 and 235.80 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 528.51 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/528.51 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 528.51 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 124,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,622.66/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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