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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 530.19 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 530.19 and 236.79 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 530.19 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/530.19 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 530.19 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 125,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,543.69/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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