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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.18, 528.75 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.18, 528.75 and 235.80 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.18 : 528.75 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.18/528.75 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.18x = 528.75 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.18x = 124,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,679.25/383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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