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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.81, 529.70 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.81, 529.70 and 236.39 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.81 : 529.70 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.81/529.70 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.81x = 529.70 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.81x = 125,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,211.95/383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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