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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 528.72 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 528.72 and 243.14 is: 335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 528.72 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/528.72 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 528.72 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 128,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,550.34/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.40

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