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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 530.55 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 530.55 and 235.07 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 530.55 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/530.55 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 530.55 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 124,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,715.06/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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