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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.34, 539.88 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.34, 539.88 and 236 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.34 : 539.88 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.34/539.88 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.34x = 539.88 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.34x = 127,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,411.68/391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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