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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 518.84 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 518.84 and 236.18 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 518.84 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/518.84 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 518.84 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 122,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,540.63/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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