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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.45, 529.41 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.45, 529.41 and 236.30 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.45 : 529.41 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.45/529.41 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.45x = 529.41 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.45x = 125,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,099.58/383.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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