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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 529.83 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 529.83 and 236.68 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 529.83 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/529.83 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 529.83 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 125,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,398.84/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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