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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.31, 528.94 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.31, 528.94 and 235.89 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.31 : 528.94 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.31/528.94 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.31x = 528.94 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.31x = 124,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,769.01/383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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