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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 519.37 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 519.37 and 236.56 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 519.37 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/519.37 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 519.37 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 122,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,862.17/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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