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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.24, 528.91 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.24, 528.91 and 235.89 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.24 : 528.91 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.24/528.91 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.24x = 528.91 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.24x = 124,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,763.99/383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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