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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 530.04 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 530.04 and 236.80 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 530.04 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/530.04 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 530.04 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 125,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,513.47/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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