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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.48, 531.73 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.48, 531.73 and 236.04 is: 325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.48 : 531.73 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.48/531.73 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.48x = 531.73 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.48x = 125,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,509.55/385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.59

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