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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.57, 530.75 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.57, 530.75 and 235.20 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.57 : 530.75 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.57/530.75 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.57x = 530.75 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.57x = 124,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,832.40/384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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