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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 583.38 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 583.38 and 236 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 583.38 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/583.38 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 583.38 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 137,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,677.68/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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