Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 530.16 and 246.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 384, 530.16 and 246.24 is: 339.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384 : 530.16 = 246.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384/530.16 = 246.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384x = 530.16 × 246.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384x = 130,546.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,546.60/384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339.97
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