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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 529.42 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 529.42 and 236.24 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 529.42 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/529.42 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 529.42 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 125,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,070.18/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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