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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.33, 528.71 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.33, 528.71 and 235.91 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.33 : 528.71 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.33/528.71 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.33x = 528.71 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.33x = 124,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,725.33/383.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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