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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.28, 540.02 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.28, 540.02 and 236 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.28 : 540.02 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.28/540.02 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.28x = 540.02 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.28x = 127,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,444.72/391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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