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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 518.67 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 518.67 and 236.23 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 518.67 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/518.67 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 518.67 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 122,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,525.41/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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