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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 528.61 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 528.61 and 235.74 is: 325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 528.61 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/528.61 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 528.61 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 124,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,614.52/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.23

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