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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.38, 530.34 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.38, 530.34 and 236.96 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.38 : 530.34 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.38/530.34 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.38x = 530.34 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.38x = 125,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,669.37/384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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