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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 530.28 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 530.28 and 244.26 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 530.28 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/530.28 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 530.28 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 129,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,526.19/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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