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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.36, 528.76 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.36, 528.76 and 236.07 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.36 : 528.76 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.36/528.76 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.36x = 528.76 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.36x = 124,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,824.67/383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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