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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.43, 528.82 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.43, 528.82 and 236.01 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.43 : 528.82 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.43/528.82 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.43x = 528.82 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.43x = 124,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,806.81/383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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