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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 520.23 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 520.23 and 236.99 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 520.23 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/520.23 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 520.23 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 123,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,286.71/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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