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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 529.78 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 529.78 and 236.60 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 529.78 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/529.78 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 529.78 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 125,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,345.95/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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