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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 530.56 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 530.56 and 244.59 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 530.56 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/530.56 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 530.56 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 129,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,768.45/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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