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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 580.16 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 580.16 and 232.88 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 580.16 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/580.16 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 580.16 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 135,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,105.34/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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