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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 529.34 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 529.34 and 236.36 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 529.34 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/529.34 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 529.34 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 125,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,114.80/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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