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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 528.82 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 528.82 and 233.83 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 528.82 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/528.82 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 528.82 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 123,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,653.98/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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