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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 530.15 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 530.15 and 236.85 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 530.15 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/530.15 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 530.15 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 125,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,566.03/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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