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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 529.50 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 529.50 and 236.32 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 529.50 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/529.50 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 529.50 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 125,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,131.44/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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