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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 540.85 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 540.85 and 236.70 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 540.85 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/540.85 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 540.85 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 128,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,019.20/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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