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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.58, 529.36 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.58, 529.36 and 236.30 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.58 : 529.36 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.58/529.36 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.58x = 529.36 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.58x = 125,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,087.77/383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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