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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.17, 528.78 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.17, 528.78 and 235.75 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.17 : 528.78 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.17/528.78 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.17x = 528.78 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.17x = 124,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,659.89/383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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