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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.29, 530.28 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.29, 530.28 and 236.99 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.29 : 530.28 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.29/530.28 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.29x = 530.28 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.29x = 125,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,671.06/384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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