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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.06 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 534.06 and 231.80 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 534.06 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/534.06 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 534.06 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 123,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,795.11/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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