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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 519.09 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 519.09 and 236.26 is: 326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 519.09 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/519.09 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 519.09 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 122,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,640.20/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.07

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