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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 529.96 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 529.96 and 236.62 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 529.96 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/529.96 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 529.96 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 125,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,399.14/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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