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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.94, 530.82 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.94, 530.82 and 237.32 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.94 : 530.82 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.94/530.82 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.94x = 530.82 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.94x = 125,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,974.20/384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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