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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 519.17 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 519.17 and 236.34 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 519.17 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/519.17 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 519.17 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 122,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,699.46/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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