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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 530.39 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 530.39 and 236.91 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 530.39 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/530.39 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 530.39 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 125,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,653.51/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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