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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.15, 528.77 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.15, 528.77 and 235.85 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.15 : 528.77 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.15/528.77 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.15x = 528.77 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.15x = 124,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,708.35/383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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