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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.95, 529.58 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.95, 529.58 and 236.65 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.95 : 529.58 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.95/529.58 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.95x = 529.58 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.95x = 125,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,323.92/383.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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