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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 529.55 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 529.55 and 236.46 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 529.55 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/529.55 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 529.55 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 125,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,217.39/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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