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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.16 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 534.16 and 231.84 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 534.16 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/534.16 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 534.16 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 123,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,839.65/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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