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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.65, 529.38 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.65, 529.38 and 236.24 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.65 : 529.38 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.65/529.38 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.65x = 529.38 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.65x = 125,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,060.73/383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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