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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 529.30 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 529.30 and 236.22 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 529.30 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/529.30 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 529.30 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 125,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,030.05/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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