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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 530.26 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 530.26 and 244.46 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 530.26 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/530.26 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 530.26 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 129,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,627.36/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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