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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.11, 580.89 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.11, 580.89 and 233.33 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.11 : 580.89 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.11/580.89 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.11x = 580.89 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.11x = 135,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,536.16/387.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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