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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.35, 533.21 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.35, 533.21 and 236.97 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.35 : 533.21 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.35/533.21 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.35x = 533.21 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.35x = 126,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,353.59/386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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