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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 528.99 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 528.99 and 236 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 528.99 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/528.99 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 528.99 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 124,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,841.64/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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