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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 519.27 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 519.27 and 236.34 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 519.27 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/519.27 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 519.27 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 122,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,724.27/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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