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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.33, 519.15 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.33, 519.15 and 236.37 is: 326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.33 : 519.15 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.33/519.15 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.33x = 519.15 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.33x = 122,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,711.49/376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.07

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