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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 519.30 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 519.30 and 236.27 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 519.30 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/519.30 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 519.30 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 122,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,692.41/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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