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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.07, 530.25 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.07, 530.25 and 236.90 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.07 : 530.25 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.07/530.25 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.07x = 530.25 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.07x = 125,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,616.23/384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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