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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.21, 580.89 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.21, 580.89 and 232.95 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.21 : 580.89 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.21/580.89 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.21x = 580.89 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.21x = 135,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,318.33/387.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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