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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 520.16 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 520.16 and 236.96 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 520.16 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/520.16 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 520.16 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 123,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,255.28/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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