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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.40, 528.93 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.40, 528.93 and 236.18 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.40 : 528.93 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.40/528.93 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.40x = 528.93 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.40x = 124,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,924.01/383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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