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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.76 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.76 and 236.56 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.76 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.76 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.76 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 125,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,320.03/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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