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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 529.86 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 529.86 and 236.44 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 529.86 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/529.86 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 529.86 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 125,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,280.10/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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