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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 796.20 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 796.20 and 238.15 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 796.20 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/796.20 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 796.20 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 189,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,613.04/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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