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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 529.65 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 529.65 and 236.51 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 529.65 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/529.65 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 529.65 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 125,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,267.52/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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