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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 518.76 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 518.76 and 236.16 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 518.76 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/518.76 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 518.76 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 122,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,510.36/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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