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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 530.04 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 530.04 and 226.68 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 530.04 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/530.04 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 530.04 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 120,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,149.47/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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