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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.33, 528.73 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.33, 528.73 and 233.79 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.33 : 528.73 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.33/528.73 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.33x = 528.73 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.33x = 123,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,609.22/383.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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