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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.79, 529.32 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.79, 529.32 and 236.16 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.79 : 529.32 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.79/529.32 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.79x = 529.32 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.79x = 125,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,004.21/383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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