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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 529.16 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 529.16 and 235.95 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 529.16 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/529.16 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 529.16 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 124,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,855.30/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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