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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 528.72 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 528.72 and 236.03 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 528.72 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/528.72 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 528.72 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 124,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,790.25/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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