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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 528.76 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 528.76 and 235.84 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 528.76 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/528.76 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 528.76 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 124,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,702.76/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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