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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 532.08 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 532.08 and 236.34 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 532.08 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/532.08 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 532.08 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 125,751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,751.79/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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