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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 518.49 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 518.49 and 236.07 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 518.49 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/518.49 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 518.49 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 122,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,399.93/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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