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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.82, 529.62 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.82, 529.62 and 236.41 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.82 : 529.62 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.82/529.62 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.82x = 529.62 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.82x = 125,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,207.46/383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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