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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 540.96 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 540.96 and 236.96 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 540.96 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/540.96 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 540.96 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 128,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,185.88/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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