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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 529.38 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 529.38 and 236.34 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 529.38 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/529.38 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 529.38 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 125,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,113.67/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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