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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 530.08 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 530.08 and 234.72 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 530.08 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/530.08 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 530.08 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 124,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,420.38/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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