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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.57, 530.69 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.57, 530.69 and 237.15 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.57 : 530.69 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.57/530.69 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.57x = 530.69 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.57x = 125,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,851.95/384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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