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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 529.56 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 529.56 and 236.39 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 529.56 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/529.56 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 529.56 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 125,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,180.04/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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