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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 529.98 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 529.98 and 236.64 is: 326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 529.98 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/529.98 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 529.98 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 125,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,414.47/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.57

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