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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 529.44 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 529.44 and 236.32 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 529.44 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/529.44 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 529.44 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 125,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,115.05/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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