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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.33, 528.82 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.33, 528.82 and 235.91 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.33 : 528.82 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.33/528.82 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.33x = 528.82 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.33x = 124,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,753.93/383.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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