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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.20, 528.87 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.20, 528.87 and 235.90 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.20 : 528.87 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.20/528.87 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.20x = 528.87 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.20x = 124,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,760.43/383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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