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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 529.84 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 529.84 and 236.62 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 529.84 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/529.84 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 529.84 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 125,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,371.70/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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