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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.71, 529.53 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.71, 529.53 and 236.43 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.71 : 529.53 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.71/529.53 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.71x = 529.53 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.71x = 125,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,196.78/383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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