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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 518.77 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 518.77 and 236.15 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 518.77 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/518.77 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 518.77 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 122,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,507.18/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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