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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 518.96 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 518.96 and 236.25 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 518.96 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/518.96 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 518.96 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 122,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,603.12/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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