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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.21, 531.53 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.21, 531.53 and 235.90 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.21 : 531.53 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.21/531.53 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.21x = 531.53 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.21x = 125,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,386.63/385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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