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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.50, 531.98 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.50, 531.98 and 236.10 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.50 : 531.98 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.50/531.98 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.50x = 531.98 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.50x = 125,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,599.30/385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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