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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.43, 530.58 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.43, 530.58 and 237.15 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.43 : 530.58 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.43/530.58 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.43x = 530.58 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.43x = 125,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,827.43/384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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