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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.88, 529.68 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.88, 529.68 and 236.60 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.88 : 529.68 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.88/529.68 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.88x = 529.68 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.88x = 125,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,323.61/383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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