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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.77 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.77 and 236.70 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.77 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.77 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.77 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 125,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,396.56/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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