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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.35, 530.23 and 237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.35, 530.23 and 237.05 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.35 : 530.23 = 237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.35/530.23 = 237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.35x = 530.23 × 237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.35x = 125,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,691.02/384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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