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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 528.93 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 528.93 and 235.88 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 528.93 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/528.93 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 528.93 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 124,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,763.35/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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