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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.06 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 534.06 and 231.84 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 534.06 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/534.06 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 534.06 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 123,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,816.47/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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