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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.10, 530.01 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.10, 530.01 and 236.68 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.10 : 530.01 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.10/530.01 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.10x = 530.01 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.10x = 125,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,442.77/384.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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