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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 518.80 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 518.80 and 236.15 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 518.80 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/518.80 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 518.80 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 122,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,511.44/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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