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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 530.32 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 530.32 and 236.92 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 530.32 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/530.32 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 530.32 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 125,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,643.41/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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