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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 528.96 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 528.96 and 235.90 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 528.96 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/528.96 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 528.96 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 124,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,781.66/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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