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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 519.40 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 519.40 and 236.64 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 519.40 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/519.40 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 519.40 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 122,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,910.82/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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