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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 530.90 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 530.90 and 237.51 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 530.90 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/530.90 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 530.90 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 126,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,092.87/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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