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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 519.26 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 519.26 and 236.27 is: 326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 519.26 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/519.26 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 519.26 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 122,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,685.56/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.19

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