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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 530.68 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 530.68 and 237.12 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 530.68 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/530.68 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 530.68 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 125,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,834.84/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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