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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 530.15 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 530.15 and 244.22 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 530.15 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/530.15 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 530.15 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 129,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,469.36/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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