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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.56, 529.06 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.56, 529.06 and 236.04 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.56 : 529.06 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.56/529.06 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.56x = 529.06 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.56x = 124,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,878.02/383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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