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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 530.48 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 530.48 and 237.29 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 530.48 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/530.48 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 530.48 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 125,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,875.54/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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