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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.31, 530.36 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.31, 530.36 and 236.94 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.31 : 530.36 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.31/530.36 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.31x = 530.36 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.31x = 125,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,663.50/384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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