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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.54, 529.11 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.54, 529.11 and 235.89 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.54 : 529.11 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.54/529.11 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.54x = 529.11 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.54x = 124,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,811.76/383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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