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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 529.97 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 529.97 and 236.95 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 529.97 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/529.97 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 529.97 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 125,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,573.15/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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