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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.29, 528.95 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.29, 528.95 and 235.87 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.29 : 528.95 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.29/528.95 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.29x = 528.95 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.29x = 124,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,763.44/383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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