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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 530.04 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 530.04 and 236.77 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 530.04 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/530.04 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 530.04 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 125,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,500.12/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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