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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 540.96 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 540.96 and 236.72 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 540.96 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/540.96 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 540.96 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 128,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,056.05/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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