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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 582.48 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 582.48 and 236 is: 354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 582.48 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/582.48 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 582.48 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 137,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,465.28/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354

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