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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 528.68 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 528.68 and 235.86 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 528.68 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/528.68 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 528.68 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 124,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,694.46/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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