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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 575.85 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 575.85 and 236.91 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 575.85 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/575.85 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 575.85 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 136,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,424.62/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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