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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.51, 529.34 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.51, 529.34 and 236.26 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.51 : 529.34 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.51/529.34 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.51x = 529.34 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.51x = 125,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,063.67/383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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