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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.85, 531.20 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.85, 531.20 and 244.90 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.85 : 531.20 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.85/531.20 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.85x = 531.20 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.85x = 130,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,087.00/384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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