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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 529.09 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 529.09 and 236.12 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 529.09 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/529.09 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 529.09 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 124,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,928.73/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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