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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 529.16 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 529.16 and 236.32 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 529.16 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/529.16 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 529.16 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 125,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,051.09/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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