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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.15, 580.63 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.15, 580.63 and 231.01 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.15 : 580.63 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.15/580.63 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.15x = 580.63 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.15x = 134,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,134.15/387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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