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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.71, 529.33 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.71, 529.33 and 236.29 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.71 : 529.33 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.71/529.33 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.71x = 529.33 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.71x = 125,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,075.39/383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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