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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 530.38 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 530.38 and 237.02 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 530.38 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/530.38 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 530.38 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 125,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,706.83/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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