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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 528.59 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 528.59 and 243.29 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 528.59 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/528.59 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 528.59 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 128,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,598.02/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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