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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 529.99 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 529.99 and 236.74 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 529.99 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/529.99 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 529.99 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 125,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,471.75/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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