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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.53, 531.99 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.53, 531.99 and 236.28 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.53 : 531.99 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.53/531.99 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.53x = 531.99 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.53x = 125,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,698.60/385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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