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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.55, 528.75 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.55, 528.75 and 236.09 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.55 : 528.75 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.55/528.75 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.55x = 528.75 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.55x = 124,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,829.94/383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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