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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.18, 528.52 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.18, 528.52 and 235.62 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.18 : 528.52 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.18/528.52 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.18x = 528.52 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.18x = 124,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,529.88/383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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