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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 529.86 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 529.86 and 236.46 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 529.86 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/529.86 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 529.86 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 125,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,290.70/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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