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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 529.62 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 529.62 and 236.38 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 529.62 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/529.62 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 529.62 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 125,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,191.58/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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