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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 529.89 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 529.89 and 244.32 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 529.89 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/529.89 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 529.89 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 129,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,462.72/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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