Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 534 and 231.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 387.12, 534 and 231.84 is: 319.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387.12 : 534 = 231.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387.12/534 = 231.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387.12x = 534 × 231.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387.12x = 123,802.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,802.56/387.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319.80
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