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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 519.13 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 519.13 and 236.38 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 519.13 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/519.13 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 519.13 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 122,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,709.35/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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