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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 530.85 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 530.85 and 237.27 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 530.85 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/530.85 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 530.85 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 125,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,954.78/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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