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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.11, 543.82 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.11, 543.82 and 236.75 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.11 : 543.82 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.11/543.82 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.11x = 543.82 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.11x = 128,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,745.48/394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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