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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.42, 528.88 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.42, 528.88 and 233.98 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.42 : 528.88 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.42/528.88 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.42x = 528.88 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.42x = 123,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,747.34/383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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