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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 530.54 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 530.54 and 237.18 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 530.54 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/530.54 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 530.54 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 125,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,830.82/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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