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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 530.46 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 530.46 and 224.97 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 530.46 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/530.46 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 530.46 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 119,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,337.59/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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